Listening to Jane

The Guardian publishes a review on a Jane Eyre audiobook released a few months ago. The reader of this version is Amanda Root, Miss Temple in Zeffirelli's Jane Eyre.

Amanda Root gives a polished reading full of understanding of the text. She lingers long on the imagery that conveys the idea of women as prisoners to convention and cleverly develops Jane's character through the stages of her life that see her transformed from an angry little girl to a woman of independent means and ideas. Classy budget CD label Naxos have produced an unrivalled unabridged edition, beautifully packaged and easy to use.

There are samples available on the publisher's website.

Categories: Books,Charlotte_Brontë, Jane_Eyre